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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/21 -18 Issued on:  6 May 2021  
 
Title:  Driver  Application Deadline:  3 June 2021  
 
Grade:  4 
 Division:  Administration and General 
Services  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 65,729  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions 
and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension pla n, health insurance 
scheme, separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally 
recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Driver in the Administration and 
General Services Division. The position is subject to local recruitment only and the status 
of the selected candidate will be that of locally recruited, in accorda nce with WTO Staff 
Rule 103.1 . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Head of the Drivers Unit, the incumbent will carry out the following 
functions:  
 
1. Deliver and collect documents to and from Consulates, Embassies and other International 
Organizations in Geneva.  
 
2. Drive senior management and other WTO officials to and from appointments.  
 
3. Facilitate airport pick -ups for VIP visitors and transportation during official visits.  
 
4. Provide shuttle services and run errands in  and around Geneva and at times outside Geneva 
as required.  
 
5. Deliver and collect mail and packages to and from the Post Office . 
 
6.   Check and carry out first level maint enance of the service vehicles according to required 
standards (cleaning both insi de and outside, oil, tyres etc.), ensure sound running of the vehicles 
assigned and inform supervisor of any anomalies.  
 
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  7. Maintain log book of each service vehicle on daily basis . 
 
8. Undertake any other assignments as requested by the supervisor.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Secondary education diploma and/or equivalent technical or commercial training.  
Possession of a Swiss D1 driver's licence (sedan and minibus).  
 
Knowledge  and Skills:  
 
Technical knowledge and skills:  
 
Driving skills.  
Good understanding of the mechanical functioning of vehicles; ability to detect a fault in vehicle s, 
check levels (oil, water and battery) and change tyres.  
 
Good knowledge of the environment  and the city of Geneva and its surroundings.  
 
Behavioural skills:  
 
Sense of discretion and good judgement. Willingness to work at irregular hours.  
 
The incumbent must have the following interpersonal capabilities: to relate to and build relationships 
with colleagues; to work as a member of a group, relating to others, while working independently 
to achieve his/her objectives; and to understand simple instructions from others.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Three to four years' relevant  experience in an international environment/international organization.  
 
Languages:  
 
Fluency in English or French. Knowledge of the two other working  languages of the WTO would be 
an advantage.  
 
The language skills of shortlisted candidates will be assesse d as part of the selection process.  
 
Additional Information:  
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications.  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
For WTO staff members on fixed -term or regular contracts, only those who have spent minimum 
two years on their current post are normally considered eligible to apply, as per administrative 
memorandum 976 paragraph 46.  
 
The WTO may use various communication t echnologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose p erformance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently 
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been poste d and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
The WTO is a non -smoking environment.